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Antique blacksmithing tools arranged on a wooden bench

No.00723 February 2026The History of the Horseshoe: Older Than You'd ThinkThe nailed metal horseshoe as we know it is roughly a thousand years old, but the problem it solves is much older, and the solutions before it were stranger than you'd expect.No.00616 February 2026Why Horses Need Reshoeing Every Six WeeksNew owners are often surprised the shoe itself is rarely the reason for the six-week visit. The hoof underneath is what actually forces the schedule.No.0059 February 2026How Someone Actually Becomes a Farrier in the UKUnlike most trades, it is illegal in the UK to shoe a horse for payment without a specific qualification. That single fact shapes the entire training route.